A Rasayana is an Ayurvedic herb or mineral mix that has a holistic balancing effect on the doshas, with the goal of extending your life. Rasayanas can come in the form of a powder, tablet, as a sauce or butter, sweet or alcoholic drink. Literally translated, a Rasayana is a path of essence or transformative flavour or experience that one experiences when taking a powerful remedy. Rasayanas that are often used are Amalaki, Haritaki, Bibhitaki, Ashwagandha, Brahmi, Guduchi, Shatavari, Tulsi, Shilajit and Guggul.